DairyNZ directors Tracy Brown and Chris Lewis have been re-appointed unopposed to the DairyNZ Board.
DairyNZ deputy chair Cameron Henderson says this year’s Board of Director nomination period reflects the confidence farmers have in their current leadership.
“Tracy and Chris are both proven leaders who bring substantial governance experience, knowledge, passion and a clear focus on representing farmers,” says Cameron.
“The fact they were unopposed recognises the trust and respect they’ve built with farmers across the country, who see the value they add to the Board and the wider sector.”
Tracy Brown, who farms in the Waikato, has served on the DairyNZ Board for two terms since 2019, and was announced as the Chair-elect last June before officially becoming chair in October 2024. She is known for her leadership, community engagement and focus on sustainability on-farm.
Chris Lewis is a well-known and respected Waikato dairy farmer and former Federated Farmers national Board member, who has served one term on the DairyNZ Board since 2022.
“Both directors have made a strong impact during their time on the Board and will continue to play a vital role as we continue to deliver DairyNZ’s strategy and support farmers through research, new solutions, advocacy and extension,” says Cameron.
“We’re fortunate to have farmers of Tracy and Chris’s calibre, helping shape the future of our sector. Their re-appointment provides farmers with strong continuity as DairyNZ remains focused on supporting farmers and progressing a positive future for New Zealand dairy farmers.”
The DairyNZ Annual Meeting will be held in Hamilton on Thursday, November 6, 2025, where Tracy and Chris’ re-appointment will be formally acknowledged.
Additionally, two nominations were received for the Directors’ Remuneration Committee (DRC) vacancies. The DRC reviews and recommends changes to directors’ fees. As only two vacancies exist, Shirley Trumper and Ellen Barnett are re-appointed as committee members.
In early October, all levy-paying dairy farmers will receive DairyNZ’s Annual Report and a voting information pack on the other resolutions for members to consider and vote on, including a Biosecurity Response Levy consultation.
Media contact
Celine Walters-Gray
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p: 027 247 9876
e: celine.walters@dairynz.co.nz
